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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.09, 26,045.79 and 6,832.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.09, 26,045.79 and 6,832.28 is: 10,248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.09 : 26,045.79 = 6,832.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.09/26,045.79 = 6,832.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.09x = 26,045.79 × 6,832.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.09x = 177,952,169.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,952,169.59/17,363.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,248.88

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